WCA World Championship 2025 to Welcome Record Number of Competitors in Seattle
The World Cube Association is excited to announce that the WCA World Championship 2025 is just around the corner! From July 3rd to July 6th, over 2,000 competitors from 74 countries will gather in Seattle, USA, for the largest official speedcubing competition in WCA history.
Held every two years, the World Championship brings the global cubing community together — not just to celebrate the passion we all share, but also to crown the world’s best speedcubers. And with everything planned for 2025, this edition is going to be the most exciting one yet.
What to Expect
This year’s event is more than just fast solves and world-class competition — it’s a celebration of the entire cubing community. The championship will be livestreamed on the WCA’s official YouTube channel, giving fans around the world the chance to follow the action live.
Both competitors and spectators can visit the WCA booth, which will feature:
- Fun activities
- Meet-and-greets with famous cubers
- Cool goodies to take home
We’re also proud to share that Rubik’s will be the official sponsor of the event, supporting our mission to make speedcubing more exciting, engaging, and accessible. We're especially grateful for their continued support over the years and their dedication to the cubing community.
A Global Gathering
While the competition is the highlight, WCA Worlds is ultimately about the people. It’s a rare chance for cubers from all over the world to come together, reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and share in the joy of cubing.
WCA Worlds isn’t just for competitors — it’s for the whole community. Whether you’re competing, spectating, volunteering, or simply cheering someone on, you’re part of what makes this championship so special.
How to Follow Along
The excitement is just getting started. You can:
- Watch the livestream on the WCA YouTube channel
- Follow live updates and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram
- Preview the event with our official teaser video
Founded in 2004, the World Cube Association (WCA) is the official governing body for competitive speedcubing. It sets standardized rules, tracks official records, and fuels a thriving community across 165 countries. In its 20 year history, there have been over 14,000 sanctioned competitions and 265,197 unique participants at WCA competitions. The WCA is a champion for inclusivity and celebrates the passion for solving the iconic 3x3x3 Cube and other twisty puzzles in record-breaking time. The current World Record for the 3x3x3 now stands at 3.05 seconds set in 2025 by Xuanyi Geng.